The family of Shirley Temple Black has confirmed to the BBC that the actress has died.

Temple shot to fame in the 1930's in films like Curly Top, Bright Eyes, and Stand Up and Cheer.

Her family and agent confirmed through a statement that Shirley Temple Black died from natural causes on Monday at her home in Woodside, California.

The statement goes on to say, "She was surrounded by her family and caregivers. We salute her for a life of remarkable achievements as an actor, as a diplomat, and... our beloved mother, grandmother [and] great-grandmother."

She retired from films at 21 and later became active in politics. She held several diplomatic posts, including ambassador to Czechoslovakia in the late 1980s.

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@Angry Bill
Both stars served a purpose, bringing some joy to those suffering the depths of the depression/recession. Both stars let people forget how bad things were...gave them hope. Arguably, Honey Boo Boo is a bigger star, reaching a larger audience, having weekly exposure, very similar to Duck Dynasty.

Time will tell if Boo Boo is sustainable, has the lasting power of Shirley Temple. One thing is for sure...kid's won't be ordering a drink named after her.

My point is that both stars were products of their generation...a Shirley Temple couldn't get air time today, both made those dark clouds go away for a few hours.

The bigger question back then was why did Fred Astaire's fingers smell like ginger?

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The family of Shirley Temple Black has confirmed to the BBC that the actress has died.

Temple shot to fame in the 1930's in films like Curly Top, Bright Eyes, and Stand Up and Cheer.

Her family and agent confirmed through a statement that Shirley Temple Black died from natural causes on Monday at her home in Woodside, California.

The statement goes on to say, "She was surrounded by her family and caregivers. We salute her for a life of remarkable achievements as an actor, as a diplomat, and... our beloved mother, grandmother [and] great-grandmother."

She retired from films at 21 and later became active in politics. She held several diplomatic posts, including ambassador to Czechoslovakia in the late 1980s.

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@Angry Bill
Both stars served a purpose, bringing some joy to those suffering the depths of the depression/recession. Both stars let people forget how bad things were...gave them hope. Arguably, Honey Boo Boo is a bigger star, reaching a larger audience, having weekly exposure, very similar to Duck Dynasty.

Time will tell if Boo Boo is sustainable, has the lasting power of Shirley Temple. One thing is for sure...kid's won't be ordering a drink named after her.

My point is that both stars were products of their generation...a Shirley Temple couldn't get air time today, both made those dark clouds go away for a few hours.

The bigger question back then was why did Fred Astaire's fingers smell like ginger?